The average train between Barnsley and Luton takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Barnsley to Luton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Luton. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Luton at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Luton. However, there are services departing from Barnsley station and arriving at Luton station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Barnsley to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Barnsley to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Barnsley to Luton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Barnsley and Luton is 199.1 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Barnsley to Luton via Sheffield, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 37m.